2024 Kia Sportage Plug-in HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
36
MPGe
Highway
35
MPGe
Combined
35
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
430 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
2 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
40.0
City 38.0 / Hwy 43.0 kWh
Electric Motor
67 kW IPMSM

EPA-estimated range of 430 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 2 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 40.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S6)
Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
36
Hwy
35
Comb
35
Fuel cost: $1,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$5,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
96 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
3.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
40 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
38 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
43 kWh / 100 mi

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2024 Kia Sportage SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability16.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
62
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History3

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems11 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 11 owner complaints for the 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid. Top reported issues include electrical system, speed control and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
4
Speed Control
4
Engine
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Power Train
1
Structure
1

2024 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid problems by category: Electrical System: 4 complaints, Speed Control: 4 complaints, Engine: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints.

5
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 01/02/2026CrashODI#11708271
While attempting to park the vehicle in an angled parking spot I was pressing the brake and slowing to a stop. Prior to stopping with my foot still on the brake the engine revved and the vehicle surge…
Electrical SystemFiled: 08/06/2025ODI#11678731
While driving my 2024 Kia Sportage PHEV X-Line AWD the instrument panel went black for 3-5 seconds and appeared to be "re-booting/resetting". The first time this occurred was approximately March 2025 …
Speed ControlFiled: 12/09/2024ODI#11629616
I bought the car in July 2024. After approximately 2 months after taking possession I took the car on a trip. While driving on the highway I engaged the cruise control. The vehicle immediately set to …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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